LUCKNOW, Aug. 11 -- Students and teachers associated with various organisations have raised their concerns over the fees allegedly charged under various heads by the Lucknow University (LU) at the time of registration of new students in most of the courses even as the university spokesman defended it.

For instance, when a student wants to apply to any course at LU, they must get an LURN number registered costing Rs.100. It is followed by paying Rs.700 counselling fee. If the student does not get a seat allocated after the counselling, Rs.500 is refunded.

As per a fee receipt, HT has a copy of students who are also charged several other fees in the first semester, it includes Rs.300 admission fee, development fee (that varies depending u...